Explore every episode of the podcast The Verdict with Michael Felgate
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| The 'Black Caviar band' gets back together, plus an update on the bushfire recovery | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:52:44 | |
Michael Felgate caught up with Peter Moody and Luke Nolen on Thursday, with a special honour unveiled for Black Caviar. But attention quickly turned to Ole Dancer and her chances of returning a winner at Flemington this weekend. We also got a sneak-peek at some interviews that will be aired on Racing.com next week regarding the bushfire recovery in north-east Victoria. Trent Masenhelder brought us the latest news, before Glenn Ingram told us who to follow from the trials and Ben Asgari ran through his best bets at Pakenham on Thursday night. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why you shouldn't get carried away with Treasurethe Moment's easy jumpout win | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:35:42 | |
Treasurethe Moment looked to be in sensational touch at the Caulfield jumpouts on Wednesday, cruising to an easy victory. And while he is very happy with how the star mare is progressing, Matt Laurie explained why he wasn't getting too carried away by the performance as she tunes up for her return in the G1 Futurity Stakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why this three-year-old crop could be the best in years, and some Tuesday tips! | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:32:32 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Trent Masenhelder on Tuesday to cover off on the latest racing news, before they debated whether this three-year-old crop was the best we'd seen in years. Sam Lyons then shared his best bets for Kyneton on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The big question hanging over a Blue Diamond bolter, and what to make of Pride Of Jenni's jumpout? | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:46:42 | |
Michael Felgate and Sam Lyons review the weekend of racing. There have been some significant changes to the Blue Diamond picture of the last 48 hours... Ed Sadler joined The Verdict from the Cranbourne jumpouts, where Pride Of Jenni had a spin around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The hype horse who'll have to be every bit as good as people think this weekend | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:55:19 | |
Mick Sharkie and Clint Hutchison joined Michael Felgate to preview all the action at Caulfield this weekend! And there was NO shortage of opinion about a few fancied runners... WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why Gavin Bedggood is following superstition this Saturday (plus a stack of weekend mail!) | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:51:38 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Gavin Bedggood on The Verdict on Thursday. He explained why he won't be at Caulfield to watch Hedged this Saturday. Will Hayes then gave us all the good oil from Lindsay Park, confirming where Jacaranda would line-up. Trent Masenhelder shared a news update before Glenn Ingram gave us a Group 1 star to follow after a scorching recent jumpout. Brent Zerafa then shared his best bets at Pakenham for Thursday night. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Key updates on Sepals, Tom Kitten, High Alert and Autumn Mystery (and some Wednesday tips!) | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:29:46 | |
Michael Felgate was out and about at Mornington on Wednesday morning, catching up with a host of big names. Cliff Brown shared some key information about Sepals and where he'll likely head this autumn, with an All-Star Mile appearance all but ruled out. Sam Freedman gave us the latest on Tom Kitten, who returns to the races this weekend and looks a strong chance of returning to the winner's stall. Rory Hunter and Mick Dee also joined The Verdict to discuss Autumn Mystery. Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison then shared his best bets for Sandown on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why Alibaba wasn't nominated for the Blue Diamond (and key weekend intel) | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:47:09 | |
Michael Felgate caught up with Ken Keys on Tuesday morning to discuss his promising two-year-old, Alibaba, who runs in Sydney this weekend. Ed Sadler and Trent Masenhelder joined The Verdict to share key information on a stack of leading runners this Saturday. Sam Lyons previewed the meeting at Seymour, sharing his best bets for the program. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why the jury is still out on a leading Blue Diamond hope, plus the full weekend review! | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
Brent Zerafa and Mick Sharkie joined Michael Felgate to review the weekend of racing. The Blue Diamond is quickly approaching... but has the two-year-old picture become any clearer!? Mick Kent Jnr joined The Verdict to discuss the weekend win of Big Sky, as well as plans for Sabaj after an impressive jumpout at Cranbourne. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Nick Noonan's 'worry' with a hot Caulfield favourite (and the full weekend preview!) | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:54:16 | |
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate on Friday to preview ALL the action at Caulfield this weekend. They shared their best bets and quaddie. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| MUST LISTEN: Get the inside word on a few Group 1 stars from the Caulfield trials | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:51:49 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Trent Masenhelder and an old favourite from The Verdict podcast at the Caulfield trials on Thursday! They got the latest on a host of Group 1 stars who had a spin around. Matt Laurie, Clayton Douglas and John McArdle were among those to join the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Key intel from Grahame Begg as his stars prepare to return, plus the latest racing news and tips! | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:49:06 | |
Gun trainer Grahame Begg joined The Verdict on Wednesday to share the latest news from his stable. He has a host of Group 1 contenders getting ready to return to the races. Could one of his best horses get even better this year!? There was also plenty of other racing news to discuss, before Clint Hutchison shared his best bets in both Victoria and Hong Kong on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Just HOW good could Well Written be? A ratings deep dive... | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:50:56 | |
Ratings guru Daniel O'Sullivan joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict to discuss the emerging New Zealand superstar, Well Written, after her dominant weekend win. Meanwhile, the fairytale continues with Welcometotheshow. Michael Felgate caught up with Tyler Donaldson-Aitken. And speaking of fairytales... Michael Binney joined the podcast after he won the Balnarring Cup with Diamanda! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Have we found Ka Ying's next big challenge? (and what we learned from the weekend) | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:14:49 | |
Mick Sharkie and Grace Hayes joined Michael Felgate to review the weekend of racing! And there was PLENTY to talk about... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The full Caulfield preview (and the hot inside word from Lindsay Park!) | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:00:39 | |
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to run through all the action at Caulfield this weekend. They got an important track report from Sam Bennetts, before JD Hayes gave the boys the latest on Lindsay Park's weekend team. The stable has a stack of fancied runners over the coming days. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The inside word on Tentyris, the Karaka Millions mail and a STACK of tips! | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:58:53 | |
Michael Felgate caught up with Sam Freedman and Damian Lane after Tentyris had another spin around ahead of his return in the G1 Lightning Stakes. New Zealand racing guru Mick Guerin also joined The Verdict to share the inside word on Saturday's Karaka Millions meeting, which will feature seven Australian horses. Trent Masenhelder gave us a news update before Glenn Ingram and Sam Lyons tried to find us a few winners over the coming days! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Blake Shinn's candid injury confession, a glowing Jigsaw report and your Wednesday winners! | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:53:18 | |
Champion jockey Blake Shinn joined The Verdict podcast on Wednesday, opening up about the fall on Melbourne Cup Day that has seen him sidelined for the past couple of months. Sadly, Shinn won't be returning to the saddle any time soon. Cindy Alderson brought us the latest from New Zealand where she has Jigsaw ready to have a crack at winning his first Group 1 this Saturday. Michael Felgate got all the latest racing news, before Brent Zerafa shared his best bets for Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How Tom Stockdale has 'gone to the next level', and an update on Australia's Karaka Millions contenders | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:53:32 | |
Thomas Stockdale joined The Verdict on Tuesday after landing the biggest win of his career to date at the weekend on Unit Five in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. They were then joined by one of the owners of Unit Five, who shared the story behind the horse's eye-catching silks! We got an update on the seven Australian contenders who are running at the rich Karaka Millions meeting in New Zealand this weekend. Trent Masenhelder gave a quick news update before David Strehlau shared his best bets at Geelong for Tuesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Where we'll see Ciaron Maher's stable stars this autumn, the full Flemington review and THAT protest on the Gold Coast | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:54:36 | |
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie brought The Verdict to you from the Cranbourne trials on Monday, where they caught-up with a few key names after another big weekend of racing. Jack Turnbull from Ciaron Maher Racing reflected on one of the most successful weekends on record for the team, before sharing the latest on plans for the likes of Tempted, Pride Of Jenni and Observer this autumn. Mick Kent Jnr also joined the podcast. Felgate and Sharkie also debated the result of the controversial protest involving Ninja in the Magic Millions Guineas on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Flemington favourite Mick Sharkie is very happy to oppose this weekend | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:01:15 | |
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict to preview all the key racing action this weekend, starting with Flemington! They were joined by track manager Liam O'Keeffe, who gave punters the latest information on the surface. The Shark and Nicko then ran through their best bets on the card! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The big issues that will dominate racing discussion in 2026 | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:26:24 | |
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie share their thoughts on the big issues that will dominate discussion in racing in Australia this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Friday Form Focus with Nick Noonan for Flemington on Standish Handicap Day | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:33:44 | |
Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview all the action at Flemington this weekend, sharing his best bets for the program. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| MUST LISTEN: How the Victorian bushfires are impacting the racing community | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:33:58 | |
Michael Felgate hosted a special episode of The Verdict podcast on Friday to cover the Victorian bushfires, which are having a huge impact on the racing community. Mick Sharkie joined the podcast to share the latest from Leneva Park, sharing some incredible stories of survival from both human and horse. Aaron Morrison shared an official update from Racing Victoria, highlighting how participants can get help, as well as offer assistance themselves. Trainer Troy Corstens also joined the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The horses you should be following in 2026 | 04 Jan 2026 | 00:18:10 | |
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan reveal the progressive gallopers they're keen to follow this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Racing's most memorable moments of 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:23:50 | |
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan reflect on their favourite moments in racing from 2025. What a year it was! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The full Flemington preview for New Year's Eve with Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:45:37 | |
It must have been an expensive Christmas, because The Verdict crew are back chasing one final fill-up for 2025 at Flemington on New Year's Eve. Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan to preview all the action at HQ to round out the year. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The biggest racing stories of 2025 | 28 Dec 2025 | 00:34:56 | |
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie take a look back at the biggest stories from this year and how they impacted the sport, both locally and internationally. There is never a dull moment in racing, and 2025 was certainly no different! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The final Friday Form Focus for 2025! | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:41:08 | |
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate on Friday to run through all the key action at Caulfield, as well as around Australia, as the end of the year quickly approaches. This will be the final episode of The Verdict until 2026, but keep your eyes and ears peeled for a couple of special episodes that will drop over the coming weeks. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Superstars on show at Sha Tin, Warnie wins The Supernova and Rey's big win in the west | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:04:56 | |
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie review a big weekend of racing! They were joined by Thomas Stockdale after he rode Warnie to victory in The Supernova on Saturday. Robbie Griffiths also joined The Verdict after Rey Magnerio won the Gold Rush in Perth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan (and a preview of the four G1s in Hong Kong!) | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:52:02 | |
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan shared their best bets at Pakenham on Cup Day, as well as their thoughts on whether Private Eye is a good thing in The Supernova! Michael Felgate and Tom Wood then previewed the key action at Sha Tin on Sunday, with four Group 1 races to get stuck into! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Debate over KYR's world ranking, the latest on Private Eye, Sabaj and the pick of the trial stars! | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:34:42 | |
Michael Felgate is on the ground in Hong Kong and brought listeners all the key news leading towards Sunday’s massive meeting at Sha Tin. International guru Nick Luck joined the podcast to share his thoughts on Ryan Moore, Constitution Hill and whether Ka Ying Rising is the world’s best horse. Former chief Victorian handicapper, Greg Carpenter also shared his views on the world rankings. Joe Pride gave us the latest on Private Eye ahead of The Supernova. He certainly isn’t lacking confidence ahead of the weekend. Mick Kent Jnr is also upbeat about Sabaj’s chances in Sydney, despite a wide draw. Trent Masenhelder joined The Verdict for a news update before Glenn Ingram shared his pick of the trial stars. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Hong Kong star out to emulate Winx, a market move to watch at home and your Wednesday winners! | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:38:53 | |
Michael Felgate is in Hong Kong ahead of their biggest meeting on the calendar. He caught up with James McDonald, Zac Purton, Hugh Bowman and international star Umberto Rispoli. Trent Masenhelder then brought us the latest local news ahead of The Supernova and Pakenham Cup this weekend. Brent Zerafa also shared his best bets for Sandown on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What Aaron Morrison found most encouraging about this year's Spring Carnival | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:26:39 | |
Racing Victoria's Chief Executive Officer joined Michael Felgate for an extended chat after the release of a number of key figures surrounding the 2025 Spring Carnival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What happened at Stony Creek, Michael Felgate's horror punting story, and the full weekend review | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:53:33 | |
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie review a big weekend of racing! They discussed Berkeley Square's back-to-back win in the Ballarat Cup, as well as Cosmic Crusader's Group 1 success in Perth. Jason Benbow from Stony Creek joined The Verdict to discuss Sunday's situation with the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Friday Form Focus with The Shark and Michael Felgate: There's lots of value on Ballarat Cup Day | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:53:00 | |
Ballarat Cup Day is renowned as one of the toughest meetings on the racing calendar, but the Friday Form Focus team is back to help punters find winners—and some serious value—this Saturday. Regular analyst Nick Noonan is away on his bucks party, but has sent through his tips, including a $26 chance in the Cup. Host Michael Felgate and form expert The Shark have stepped up to deliver a bumper edition of the show. The best news? This episode is packed with tips at double-figure odds, giving punters plenty of value on one of Victoria’s most competitive race days. If you’re looking for Ballarat Cup betting strategies, value plays, and expert insights, this is an edition you simply can’t miss.
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| The case for Air Assault in the Ballarat Cup and a STACK of Thursday tips! | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Andrew Gluyas on The Verdict to get the latest on Air Assault, who looks a key hope in Saturday's Ballarat Cup. Josh McLoughlan, Glenn Ingram and Brent Zerafa then joined the podcast to share their best bets over the coming days! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How trainers view the change to scratching fees, and could we see a controversial European star in the Melbourne Cup? | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:36:12 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Troy Corstens from the ATA on Wednesday to discuss fresh changes to the scratching fee structure in Victoria, and how it’s been received by trainers. He was then joined by UK racing guru Lee Mottershead, who covered the burning issues in Europe right now. Could we see a controversial jumping star run in the Melbourne Cup next year? We then got Clint Hutchison’s mail for Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jordan Childs and Jamie Mott reflect on special Saturdays, and Sam Lyons shares his Tuesday tips! | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:35:06 | |
Michael Felgate caught up with two senior jockeys who've enjoyed some recent success on the back of a lot of hard work. Sam Lyons then joined The Verdict to run through a couple of racing's burning issues before sharing his best bets at Donald on Tuesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| One of the most 'epic' races Michael Felgate has seen, and why it pays to watch the ads on Racing.com | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:56:07 | |
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie review a big weekend of racing and set the agenda for the week ahead! They were joined by Aaron Purcell after Farag went back-to-back in the Jericho Cup on Sunday. Sean Dingwall from Trilogy Racing also joined the podcast after Libertad won the G1 Winterbottom Stakes in the west on Saturday! The boys reviewed all the key action at Caulfield on Saturday, with the Shark explaining why it pays to watch the ads on Racing.com. They also spoke about the epic edition of the Japan Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan ahead of the final day of the Spring Carnival! | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:04:33 | |
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to run through all their key plays at Caulfield ahead of the Spring Finale on Saturday. They're both VERY keen on one of the favourites! They also cast their eye west, sharing their thoughts on the G1 Winterbottom Stakes. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The incredible comeback story at Caulfield, a value push from Phillip Stokes, a stack of tips, AND a shoutout to Sandhu! | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:40:25 | |
Michael Felgate got some very interesting stable snippets ahead of Saturday's Spring Finale at Caulfield, including a nice push for a value runner from Phillip Stokes. We also got the latest on an incredible comeback story at Caulfield. A stack of tips followed, as well as a shoutout for Julius Sandhu after he gave us a nice-priced winner on Wednesday's podcast! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rey is ready to fire in Perth, the pick of Ciaron Maher's Caulfield contenders, and your Wednesday winners! | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:36:44 | |
Michael Felgate was joined on Wednesday by Robbie Griffiths, who shared the latest on Rey Magnerio ahead of the G1 Winterbottom Stakes. He'll be ridden by Willie Pike. We also got the latest on a few key contenders in the big races at Caulfield this Saturday. Julius Sandhu shared an update on his stable's main chances over the coming days, before Clint Hutchison shared his best bets for the day, as well as his thoughts on a big Sunday at Hong Kong. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The incredible weekend story you may have missed, what’s next for Asfoora, and your Tuesday tips! | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:27:38 | |
Michael Felgate was joined on Tuesday by Jenny Graham, who made a remarkable return to the training ranks after a two-year hiatus at the weekend... and she may have just unearthed a Golden Slipper contender! Henry Dwyer also joined The Verdict to share the latest on Asfoora after she was crowned Europe's premier sprinter for the season. Dwyer also shared what's next for his star mare. Dave Strehlau then shared his best bets at Ararat! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The ‘scary’ thing about Ka Ying Rising, what Logan Bates loved most about his big weekend win, and the full weekend review! | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:06:50 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Brent Zerafa to review an incredible weekend of racing, capped off by some trademark brilliance from a couple of superstars in Hong Kong. They were joined by Logan Bates, who rode Jigsaw to victory in The Meteorite on Saturday. The boys then shared their thoughts on other big moments from the weekend of racing, setting the agenda for the week ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan ahead of Cranbourne Cup Day! | 20 Nov 2025 | 01:04:42 | |
After last week’s heroics, you don’t want to miss this! Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie were joined on The Verdict podcast by Nick Noonan, who tipped a couple of long-shot winners on debut last Friday, to preview all the action at Cranbourne this weekend! And he’s hoping to find some value winners again! The Shark also shared his best bets for the program, making a VERY interesting comparison about a horse on the way… WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The pick of the Lindsay Park horses this weekend, and some VERY confident tipping from our form gurus! | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:47:56 | |
Ben Hayes and Cindy Alderson joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday, with both trainers sending strong chances to Cranbourne this Saturday. Hayes shared the pick of Lindsay Park's runners over the coming days, also giving a big push for Arkansaw Kid in The Meteorite. Alderson sends Jigsaw to The Meteorite, but there's another race on the card she'd dearly love to win. And if the confidence of The Verdict tipsters is any indication, we'll have plenty of ammo to fire this weekend. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The horse that excites Mick Kent Jnr, the pick of Gavin Bedggood’s Cranbourne Cup contenders, and Hutchi’s best on Wednesday! | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:32:45 | |
Michael Felgate got the latest on a handful of leading chances at Cranbourne this weekend. He caught up with Mick Kent Jnr, Gavin Bedggood and Grahame Begg, who all offered some key snippets on their runners. He was then joined by Clint Hutchison, who shared his best bets for Caulfield Heath on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why it's a weekend of huge opportunity, and the new sire creating a stir ahead of Magic Millions | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:58:28 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Lucy Yeomans and Fred Kersley on The Verdict podcast on Tuesday. They've both got huge opportunities in big money races this weekend! We then got the latest from Racing.com reporter Tim Yeatman, who was at Cranbourne to collect some key intel ahead of Saturday's Cranbourne Cup and The Meteorite! Barry Bowditch from Magic Millions also joined the podcast after the release of this year's Magic Millions catalogue, where a fan favourite on the track is creating plenty of buzz ahead of the sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Have we got the end of spring right? Where does Angel Capital get his G1? And the horse Felgate won’t be backing again… | 16 Nov 2025 | 01:04:41 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Sam Lyons for the full weekend review! They started the podcast with a fierce discussion about the end of spring and how the calendar looks, and whether it's working. They went on to discuss Jimmysstar’s win in the CF Orr Stakes, as well as Angel Capital’s run and where the horse can get his much-needed Group 1 next year. There was also HEAPS more on the agenda! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and a new special guest tipster ahead of Orr Stakes Day! | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:11:17 | |
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie on Friday to run through ALL the action at Caulfield this weekend! And with Carl Di Iorio's departure, the boys were joined by a new special guest tipster! Sam Bennetts from Caulfield also joined the podcast to share the latest on the track. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||